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When tasting spirits, how are aroma and flavour characteristics described?
- Oak
- Fruity/floral
- Vegetable/grain
- All of the above
Distillation is the process of…
- Colouring Spirits
- Combining different spirits
- Lowering the level of alcohol
- Separating alcohol content from fermented wash
Spirits distilled once in a pot still tend to have…
- Higher alcohol strength with strong flavours
- Lower alcohol strength with strong flavours
- Higher alcohol strength with light flavours
- Lower alcohol strength with light flavours
Most of the colour in spirits comes from…
- Distillation
- Fermentation
- Maceration
- Maturation in oak casks
Flavours may be added to spirits by…
- Adding essences
- Macerating flavouring ingredients
- Re-distilling the spirit with raw flavouring material
- All of the above

Which one of the following vodka labels are produced in pot stills?
- Belvedere
- Ketel One
- Smirnoff No. 21
- All of the above.
Which of the following brands of vodka is made from grapes?
- Ciroc
- Ketel One
- Smirnoff No. 21
- Smirnoff No. 55
Which of the following does not describe a type of rum?
- Caramel
- Dark
- Light
- Spiced
Añejo tequilas must be aged for a minimum of…
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 36 months
- 60 months
What is the main botanical flavouring of gin?
- Agave
- Angelica root
- Citrus peel
- Juniper

Blended Scotch whisky refers to…
- A blend of grain whiskies from one distillery
- A blend of malt whiskies from several distilleries
- A blend of malt and grain whiskies from one distillery
- A blend of malt and grain whiskies from several distilleries
For bourbon, what proportion of the base material must be corn (also called maize)?
- 50%
- 55%
- 51%
- 75%
What is the minimum ageing period for Cognacs?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 4 years
- 6 years
Ideally, what is the order in which the following drinks should be prepared?
- Frozen Margarita > Gin and Tonic > a glass of wine > bottled beer > draught
- Gin and Tonic > Frozen Margarita > a glass of wine > bottled beer > draught
- Frozen Margarita > Gin and Tonic > bottled beer > a glass of wine > draught
- Gin and Tonic > Frozen Margarita > draught > bottled beer > a glass of wine
Which of the following drinks is commonly served in a champagne flute?
- Bellini
- Margarita
- Manhattan
- Sidecar

In the classic formula for cocktails, the four basic elements are:
- Bitter, sweet, dry, wet
- Sweet, sour, strong, weak
- Bitter, sour, strong, weak
- Sweet, bitter, salty, sour
Which one of the following raw materials can be used for production of rum?
- Barley
- Sugar Cane Juice, Molasses
- Sugar Cane Juice, Grapes
- Grapes, Molasses
In Mexico, spirits made from the agave plant are known as:
- Bourbon
- Cognac
- Gin
- Mezcal
What should you do if an intoxicated customer requests another drink?
- Offer them a free coffee and ask them to leave.
- Serve them more alcohol so they can drink themselves sober.
- Only serve them another drink if someone else buys it for them.
- Politely refuse to serve them more alcohol and monitor the situation.
How are cream liqueurs often served?
- Mixed with coke
- As an after dinner digestive
- As a base for many cocktails
- Mixed with tonic and lemon

Which statement is true about continuous stills?
- It is a batch process
- It is the oldest still type
- The spirit is usually harsh and needs ageing
- It is capable of producing high strength alcohol
Regular over-indulgence in alcoholic beverages may cause which of the following problems?
- Liver damage
- Financial problems
- Relationship problems
- All of the above
Starch will need to be converted to sugar before fermentation can take place.
- True
- False
A spirit served neat is poured into the glass and served, without ice or water.
- True
- False
The only spirit ingredient in the Rob Roy is Scotch whisky.
- True
- False

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